UK girl's name
Aylana
A feminine Arabic name meaning "celestial" or "heavenly".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aylana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aylana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aylana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aylana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aylana ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 girls were registered as Aylana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aylana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Aylana mean?
The name Aylana is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine name that may have derived from the Arabic root "ayn," which means "eye" or "spring." The name could have been formed by combining the root "ayn" with other Arabic word elements, potentially signifying qualities like beauty, clarity, or purity.
In the historical context, the name Aylana does not appear to have any significant references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is worth noting that Arabic names often carry meanings and connotations rooted in the Islamic faith and traditions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Aylana are relatively modern, with no known historical figures bearing this name until recent times. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Aylana Mitsou (born 1982) is a Greek singer and songwriter known for her work in the Greek music industry. 2. Aylana Meyer (born 1992) is a German model and social media influencer. 3. Aylana Hamed (born 1988) is an Iraqi-American fashion designer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. 4. Aylana Kadyrova (born 1995) is a Kyrgyz model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Kyrgyzstan in 2016. 5. Aylana Saar (born 1977) is an American artist and sculptor known for her mixed-media works that explore themes of identity, race, and history.
While the name Aylana may not have a long and well-documented history, its Arabic roots and potential meanings related to beauty, clarity, and purity have likely contributed to its adoption and popularity in more recent times, particularly in Arab and Western cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Aylana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aylana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Aylana
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aylana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aylana in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aylana was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aylana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Aylana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aylana?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "celestial" or "heavenly".
How many people are called Aylana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aylana across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.